The Congress and the American people are united in our support of the President -- and our focus in the weeks to come will be on recovering from the terrorist attacks, bringing the terrorists and their supporters to justice and ensuring that this tragedy never happens again in America. We'll continue to work on other initiatives that are important to you - including the "Notch" problem in Social Security, Medicare and Social Security reform, and prescription drug benefits. We all know that our national thrust must first be to support our President and our Armed Forces as we begin the war to eradicate terrorism, support the F.B.I. and local law enforcement officials as they work to ensure the safety of all Americans, and continue to work and to demonstrate our confidence in our economy and our markets.

As we work together to keep America strong, we must also never forget the needs of those who heeded the call in defense of freedom half a century ago and whose sacrifices and hard work have made America the greatest Nation in the history of the world. These are the men and women who have been left behind as a result of being placed in the "Notch" category. Young men and women of today's generation are watching closely to see how the WWII generation is treated. Please know that your voices will continue to be heard. God bless."